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Department store chain Watt Brothers has gone into administration, with Blair Nimmo and Alistair McAlinden of KPMG LLP appointed as joint administrators. The fourth generation family-owned business, incorporated in 1915, operates a chain of department stores including its freehold flagship store on

France's most celebrated architect Jean Nouvel has laid a criminal complaint for fraud, embezzlement and favouritism against the Philharmonie de Paris.

Global payroll and tax compliance specialist activpayroll, headquartered in Aberdeen, has announced plans to boost its presence in the Middle East with a new regional hub in Dubai. The new office will allow the firm, which has provided payroll services to customers in the Middle East for over 15 yea

A popular East Lothian wedding venue has announced plans to expand with support from a £780,000 funding package from Bank of Scotland.

Scottish company Murgitroyd Group has been acquired for £62.8 million by Sovereign Capital Partners LLP. The firm has been bought by Project Petra Bidco, a newly-incorporated entity indirectly controlled by funds managed by Sovereign Capital Partners, at 675p a share.

Multrees Investor Services has announced plans to move to new premises in the heart of Edinburgh city centre early next month. The company, which provides a range of outsourced platform services and technology for investment firms, has taken up a new tenancy at 40 Princes Street.

Souter Investments, the private family investment office of Stagecoach co-founder and chairman Sir Brian Souter, gained around £80 million in value last year.

Legal & General Affordable Homes (LGAH) has confirmed its commitment to invest £750 million to new affordable housing projects throughout the UK - increasing its development pipeline to nearly 3,500 homes across 41 projects.

Scotland has always been different from the rest of the UK when it comes to claims and litigation. With a separate jurisdiction and its own unique legal concepts and rules, it has been essential for insurers to understand and acknowledge the quirks of the Scottish system and to deal with them accord

Councillors in Edinburgh and south-east Scotland are considering proposals to establish a regional growth framework following strong partnership working as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.

Scottish business leaders Pauline Howie OBE and Robin Watson have been recognised by the Institute of Directors (IoD). Ms Howie, CEO of the Scottish Ambulance Service, and Mr Watson, CEO of Wood, were among the winners at the national final of the Director of the Year Awards on Friday night.

The audit and accountancy profession is lagging behind business when it comes to the diversity of senior management, according to new research by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).

School officials have come under fire for making pupils wear cardboard boxes on their heads while they sit exams to stop them from cheating.

The number of Scottish companies entering into administration, receivership or liquidation has decreased by almost 35 per cent in the last quarter, according to new analysis by KPMG. There were a total of 158 corporate insolvency appointments in the three months to 30 September 2019 – dow

Royal Bank of Scotland has announced plans to relocate its Entrepreneur Accelerator Hub from its Gogarburn headquarters to Edinburgh city centre.